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To Kill A Mockingbird

9780061743528 This Sunday, June 11th, is the 50th anniversary of the publication of To Kill A Mockingbird, Harper Lee's American classic–a coming of age story set in a South poisoned by virulent prejudice.  The book needs no introduction, and I don't think we have enough room on the blog to discuss everything we love, love, love about To Kill A Mockingbird.  In fact, we've just published an entire book devoted to talking about Mockingbird's legacy.  It's called Scout, Atticus, and Boo–and you might remember it from Nancy Pearl's interview with Mary Murphy at ALA

If you're around this Sunday, tune in to NBC Nightly News for a segment on the book.  Celebrate with us, by visiting the 50th Anniversary site, reading the book, re-reading the book, and/or attending an event near you.

You can also become a fan on Facebook or tweet your thoughts using #tkam as a hashtag.

Happy Anniversary, Harper! 

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Sneak Peek: ALA Annual 2010!

We at HarperLibrary are so excited about attending the American Library Association's Annual Conference in June.  It gives us the opportunity to spend time with the people we love the most…LIBRARIANS!  Although it is a month and a half away, our author lineup and conference events are in full swing.  Please stop by our booth (# 2513) for all the action and some great giveaways! Check out some of the authors and events you will NOT want to miss: 

Saturday, June 26, 2010
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Auditorium Speakers Series
Nancy Pearl with Mary McDonagh Murphy, author of Scout Atticus and Boo

10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
HarperCollins Seasonal Title Presentation
To RSVP, send an email to: bobby dot brinson at harpercollins dot com
(Note: The HarperChildren's Books Seasonal Title Presentation will immediately follow starting at 11:30 AM)

10:30 AM – Noon
ALTAFF Program: Isn't It Romantic?
Featuring Sophia Nash, author of Secrets of a Scandalous Bride

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Mary McDonagh Murphy, booth signing
Scout, Atticus and Boo

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Sophia Nash, booth signing
Secrets of a Scandalous Bride

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Stacy Parker Aab, booth signing
Government Girl

Sunday, June 27, 2010
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Literary Tastes Breakfast
Featuring Adriana Trigiani, author of Very Valentine

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Adriana Trigiani, booth signing
Brava, Valentine

1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
ALTAFF Program: Authors Come in All Colors
Featuring Dolen Perkins-Valdez, author of Wench

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Dolen Perkins-Valdez, booth signing
Wench

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
ALTAFF Program: The Laugh's on Us
Featuring Roy Blount, Jr., author of Hail, Hail, Euphoria!

Monday, June 28, 2010
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Auditorium Speakers Series
Dennis Lehane, author of Moonlight Mile

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Dennis Lehane, booth signing
Moonlight Mile

10:30 AM – Noon
ALTAFF Program: First Author, First Book
Featuring Daphne Kalotay, author of Russian Winter

11:00 AM – Noon
Marilyn Johnson, booth signing
This Book is Overdue!

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Daphne Kalotay, booth signing
Russian Winter

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
ALTAFF Gala Author Tea
Featuring Laura Lippman, author of I'd Know You Anywhere

HarperCollins is a proud sponsor of ALTAFF (www.ala.org/atlaff).  For tickets, please call 1-800-545-2433 ext 2161.

I am sure we will be adding to this already dymanic schedule, so please visit us for further updates.  We look forward to seeing you in DC!

Enjoy!

-Bobby

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